There’s a satirical account asserting that Monsignor Burke went missing for several days. He was ultimately rescued, having been lost in his cappa magna, cold and hungry.
Residences for clergy should be simple and practical. A 5000 sqft home, with servants and a car, plus a $68,000 salary, is living high off the hog, and can’t be good spiritually.
IMHO, no cardinal or otherwise in the Vatican should own yards of silk. They should set an example and sell all of the rich trappings to lead a life of reflection and “poverty.”
FreyjaRN Premium Member 9 months ago
Some love the trappings of power, and some are truly called to serve.
emiesty Premium Member 9 months ago
Francis has just announced that his final move (after death) will be to Sta. Maria Maggiore (Basilica of St Mary Major), not the Vatican.
Alicelth Premium Member 9 months ago
Cardinal Burke has been called to serve.
jimmjonzz Premium Member 9 months ago
There’s a satirical account asserting that Monsignor Burke went missing for several days. He was ultimately rescued, having been lost in his cappa magna, cold and hungry.
Ignatz Premium Member 9 months ago
Residences for clergy should be simple and practical. A 5000 sqft home, with servants and a car, plus a $68,000 salary, is living high off the hog, and can’t be good spiritually.
kaffekup 9 months ago
“The cappa magna, always without ermine, is no longer obligatory; it can be used only outside of Rome, in circumstances of very special solemnity.”
Patheos.com
jango 9 months ago
With the cost of some of those vestments, how many poor people can they help?
kaffekup 9 months ago
https://www.ncronline.ORG/news/editorial/editorial-cardinal-burke-living-symbol-failed-version-church
GaryCooper 9 months ago
I saw this news story. Kicking that dude out was long overdue.
Out of the Past 9 months ago
Interesting. Hadn’t heard of the cappa magna. Even though a lifelong Catholic I often learn something here.
Kimberly Antell 9 months ago
IMHO, no cardinal or otherwise in the Vatican should own yards of silk. They should set an example and sell all of the rich trappings to lead a life of reflection and “poverty.”